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Fed hikes rates, leaves the option of a tightening cycle halt
With what could be the last in a record run of interest rate hikes and a heightened focus on credit and other economic vulnerabilities, the Federal Reserve entered a new phase in its management of the post-pandemic economic recovery on Wednesday. As expected by the financial markets, the Federal ...
Advisors at the FDA suggest GSK's RSV vaccine for the elderly, but warn of some safety concerns.
On Wednesday, an independent group of advisors to the FDA recommended GlaxoSmithKline's RSV vaccine for adults 60 and older, though they raised concerns about the vaccine's safety in regards to nervous system disorders.
The safety data on GSK's vaccine was deemed acceptable ...
Consumers are more upbeat about the here and now, but they expect inflation to rise in the near future.
The Federal Reserve's efforts to stem the rise in prices were given a complication boost on Friday by a crucial report from the University of Michigan that found consumer sentiment had improved in February but inflation expectations had increased.
Preliminary data for February show ...
After Powell's remarks, European stocks hit a nine-month high, as the dollar wobbles.
On Wednesday, global stocks soared and most currencies rallied against the dollar as investors perceived a dovish tone in comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, albeit an ECB policy change meant European bonds sat out the rally. MSCI's world stock index increased 0.3%, returning t...
Actors who played children in the 1968 version of "Romeo and Juliet" are suing over a nude scene in the film.
Paramount Pictures is being sued for child abuse by the actors who played Romeo and Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 picture, the actors' lawyer stated on Tuesday. Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting won an Academy Award for their roles in a film adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy wh...
Jerome Boateng was fined €1.2 million for beating his ex-girlfriend
Jerome Boateng, a German player, was fined €1.2 million for abusing his ex-girlfriend in 2018.
At his appeal trial in Munich, the former international and World Cup winner was found guilty of assault, violence, and insult.
The court heard how he hit and abused his ex-girl...
Before the cold sets in, mask laws are again in the spotlight.
Hospitals are reaching capacity as the number of COVID-19 infections continues to rise. German politicians are demanding tougher preventative measures as winter approaches, despite claims to the contrary from several countries.
Fall has arrived in Germany, and bright autumn leaves swirl...
Members of the EBU will provide thorough coverage of the European Aquatics Championships. ROME 2022
The 36th LEN European Aquatics Championships, which will take place in Rome in 2022, will be thoroughly covered by EBU Members as the unparalleled year of aquatics action on free-to-air TV in Europe continues.
From August 11 to 21, the European Aquatics Championships will include compet...
Global 5-Chloromethyl Furfural Market to Grow at a CAGR of 5.76% During the Forecast Period (2021 – 2029)
Global 5-Chloromethyl Furfural Market Growth & Trends
According to Absolute Markets Insights report, Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) segment accounted for the major market share in 2020 and is expected to uphold its prominence over the forecast period (2021-2029) i...
The Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in the UAE
On 17 November 2021, the United Arab Emirates’ National IHR Focal Point notified the World Health Organization of a confirmed case of the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in the country.
A 60 years old man in Abu Dhabi had developed fever, had a sore throat,...
India reports its first case of Havana Syndrome
Highlights
- A CIA officer reported the symptoms, he experienced during his trip to India
- The first case was reported in Cuba in 2016
A CIA officer reported symptoms similar to Havana syndrome during his visit to New Delhi. This is the...
United Nations Secretary General addressed a meeting in Rome
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres while addressing a meeting in Rome, warned about climate change, poverty, rising food prices and unequal incomes. The food system is responsible for 80% loss of biodiversity. He said that the food system generates one third of emitted greenhouse gases.
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INDIAN NAVY TO RECEIVE FIRST SET OF MULTI-ROLE CHOPPERS FROM THE US
Highlights
• The two countries had signed a deal worth Rs 16,000 crore for 24 MH-60 Romeo helicopters from Lockheed Martin in the year 2020
• These multi-role choppers would be equipped with multi-mode radars and night-vision devices along with Hellfire missiles, tor...
OVER 130 US OFFICIALS IMPACTED WITH UNEXPLAINED BRAIN INJURY KNOWN AS ‘HAVANA SYNDROME'
Highlights
• Three officers from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) had reported serious symptoms since December 2020 and needed treatment at the Walter Reed Military hospital, Washington
• The US daily report said “The committee felt that these acute sympto...
CATALENT ACQUIRES A SUBSIDIARY OF PROMETHERA BIOSCIENCES
HIGHLIGHTS
- Catalent has acquired a subsidiary of Promethera Biosciences.
- Catalent is growing its operations in Europe.
- This is the third acquisition by Catalent in Belgium.
The Somerset-based Catalent is growing in Europe....
FEWER THAN 2 LAKH BUSINESSES FAILED DURING FIRST YEAR OF COVID-19: FED RESEARCH
Highlights
• The authors wrote in the study, unlike what was predicted, our results may represent an optimistic update to views about pandemic-related business failure
• The chair of Federal Reserve Jerome Powell has said that the US economy is all set to witness a b...
US ECONOMY POISED FOR STRONG GROWTH SAYS FEDERAL RESERVE CHAIR JEROME POWELL
Highlights
• Speaking to CBS' 60 Minutes, chair Jerome Powell said that he is not expecting to raise the Fed’s benchmark interest rate, which at present is pegged at around zero
• The Fed is keenly studying the development of a digital dollar, but has not y...
FED CHAIR JEROME POWELL PLEDGES TO GET U.S. BACK TO A GREAT ECONOMY
Highlights
• Powell told a virtual panel that his commute home takes him past substantial tent city, and thinks that there millions of Americans who are still trying to get back to work
• The impact of Powell’s speech was clearly visible on the stock market as ...
US BANKS LOOK HEALTHY TO BE ALLOWED TO PAY DIVIDENDS & REPURCHASE STOCK: JANET YELLEN
Highlights
• This comment from Yellen came during a second day of testimony in the US Congress, where she was accompanied by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
• Yellen said while she previously was against allowing banks to stock buybacks, but now financial institu...
IMPROVED U.S. ECONOMY IS GOING TO SUPPORT GLOBAL ACTIVITY AS WELL: FED CHAIR JEROME POWELL
Highlights
• Fed Chair Jerome Powell expects a greater likelihood the strong US rebound from the COVID-19 will also help jump-start nations that are still struggling to achieve normalcy
• Fed Chief’s comments came as he was asked about sharply contrasting outlo...